David J. Carney, JD

Professor of Lawyering Skills
School of Law

David Carney is a co-founder and Co-Assistant Director of The Legal Writing Academy at ǿմý School of Law. Prior to joining the faculty of ǿմý Law School in 1999, Carney practiced in the litigation group at Calfee, Halter & Griswold L.L.P., where he specialized in business litigation and municipal law. From 1998 to 2003, Carney served on the Board of Education for the Cleveland Municipal School District, Ohio’s largest public school system. As an Associate Professor of Law, Carney teaches Legal Writing and Analysis and focuses on writing, editing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills. He has been asked to present “plain language” workshops for young practitioners in the Cleveland area. He also teaches Evidence and Appellate Litigation to upper-class students at ǿմý Law School.

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Education

Juris Doctor
University of Michigan
1989
Bachelor of Arts
Hiram College
1986